Superman of Smallville
by Franco Aureliani (Author) Art Baltazar (Illustrator)
Can Superman keep Smallville from going to the dogs? Acts of awesomeness are happening around town. People are being rescued, runaway tractors stopped, and fires extinguished. This is all in a day's work for the hero known only as "Superman." But who is he, really?
Thirteen-year-old Clark Kent knows. He has a super-secret--one his parents are constantly worried will get out. Clark promises to be extra careful, but when random objects in downtown Smallville begin to take flight and disappear, his parents threaten to ground him. Except he's innocent! If Superman isn't responsible...who is? Join Clark in his hilarious adventure as he sniffs out the real culprit.
From New York Times--bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creators Art Baltazar and Franco, comes a fun, whimsical story featuring young Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, and of course Clark Kent.
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With a long-running property like Superman, it may be daunting for some looking for an entry point, particularly for younger readers. This is a good one. A beginner-friendly introduction to the Man of Steel.
School Library Journal
Gr 3-6-Thirteen-year-old Clark Kent thinks that saving people is fun and easy and that he wouldn't mind being a celebrity. His parents worry that showing off his talents will put him in danger, but sometimes Clark's abilities show up unintentionally. Like when he's thinking about Lana or enjoying banana cream pudding and he starts to float with happiness. This story combines ordinary events such as Clark starting middle school and making new friends with extraordinary ones, like Clark using his superpowers to perform amazing rescues and figure out who or what is causing chaos all over Smallville. This is a sweet, funny, upbeat superhero tale, enhanced by goofy and colorful illustrations. A Kryptonian key at the end of the book lets kids decode the messages in the book. VERDICT A fun introduction to Superman for superhero fans, newcomers, and reluctant readers.-Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.JUV008040 - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Action & Adventure
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